So many of the items that we all buy we end up using for only a short amount of time. We then have to find somewhere to keep them until next time we need them – if “next time” ever actually happens.

So what if we all just borrowed these items as and when we needed them? Wouldn’t that make a lot more sense?

So what if we all just borrowed these items as and when we needed them? Wouldn’t that make a lot more sense?

So why not use the Library of Things?

• Saves you money and time
• Cuts down on stuff you have to find a place to store at home
• Enables you to “try before you buy”
• Makes better use of the stuff already in the world
• Supports the local community
• Helps reduce consumption

We don’t want cost to be a barrier to borrowing from the Library of Things so we have a suggested donation policy. This is the price associated with each item in the catalogue and is the cost of borrowing it for a week. It is based on how much the item costs to buy new and helps us with running costs including insurance, software and premises costs.

If this price is not right for you, for example because you are only using the item briefly or because you cannot afford the full cost please pay a donation that works for you. We also aim to offer certain items free of charge from time to time.

We also welcome donations in excess of the suggested borrowing fee.

Need more information about how this all works? Find out more here.

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